1996 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125. 1996 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 911 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
